Disaster Management, Assam
Disaster is a natural or man-made accident which causes damage or destruction to life and property and environment. Disaster can be natural as in the case of earthquake, flood, cyclone and landslides and man-made as in the case of a riot, accident, fire, blast and explosion.
Every state has a proper disaster management authority to deal with any disaster befalling in the state. Assam has the Assam State Disaster Management Authority which is responsible for dealing with any disaster occurring in the state. The authority is responsible for prevention and preparedness in case of any disaster.
Every state has a proper disaster management authority to deal with any disaster befalling in the state. Assam has the Assam State Disaster Management Authority which is responsible for dealing with any disaster occurring in the state. The authority is responsible for prevention and preparedness in case of any disaster.
Safety Measures
- Do not walk through flowing water during flood.
- Do not drive through flowing water during flood.
- Move to an open area during the time of an earthquake.
- Stay under cover till an earthquake stops.
- Do not use lift and instead take stairs during an earthquake.
- While driving move to the side of the road, stop and jump out of the car during earthquake.
Safety Aids
The following things should be kept handy for dealing with emergencies.
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kits and Medicines.
- Pipe pullers to turn off gas and water supplies.
- Water and food for 2-3 days.
In case of any disaster one can contact on the following numbers provided by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.
Phone number of revenue and disaster management department (Assam)
State Control Room: 1070 (Add the STD code while calling from other places)
District Control Room: 1077 (Add the STD code while calling from other places)
Guwahati Medical College and Hospital: 0361- 2529457/2529561
Mahendra Mohan Chaudhry Hospital: 0361- 2541477/2543998
Down Town Hospital: 0361- 2336906/2331003
GNRC: 0361- 2227700
Shankardeva Netralaya: 0361-2228879/2305516
Ambulance Services
Downtown Hospital: 2336911/2331003/2336906
GNRC: 98640-10000
Guwahati Medical College: 2560457
Police Control Room 100
Fire Brigade
Fire Service 101
Panbazar Fire brigade: 0361-2540222
Dispur fire brigade: 0361-2260221
Mortuary Van
GGUMTA: 98640-16740
Red Cross: 2665114
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